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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.70, 22,850.55 and 13,289.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.70, 22,850.55 and 13,289.70 is: 19,934.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.70 : 22,850.55 = 13,289.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.70/22,850.55 = 13,289.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.70x = 22,850.55 × 13,289.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.70x = 303,676,954.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,676,954.34/15,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,934.55

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